Troops neutralize three terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara

Three terrorists have been neutralized by troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, while a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during a fighting patrol in Zamfara state.

A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday, in Abuja, explained that the troops conducted the fighting patrol in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages.

According to the report, contact was established with the terrorists at Dumburum village, explaining that during the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition.

The report said, Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one SK-21 A1 machine gun, a locally fabricated handgun, six AK-47 magazines and one FN rifle magazine.

Also recovered, the report stated are 123 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 179 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition on links, and 269 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

Meanwhile no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.